Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West Study Guide

As four travelers rest in a wood, they discuss the rumors about the Wicked Witch of the West. Nearby, the Witch hides and listens to the various theories about the root of her wickedness. Just as the witch spots the jeweled slippers on Dorothy, it begins to rain. She takes refuge from the rain in the roots of a tree and waits to confront Dorothy another time. (read more)